Make this holiday fun for the whole family with these recipes for Valentine’s Day and beyond.
Valentine’s Day is a great time to share the love — especially at the table. A tasty family meal is a wonderful way to bring everyone together. This menu will turn even the coldest February evening into a warm memory.
Start with a big basket of bread, warmed in the oven. If you pair it with a savory dip, like Brie with Balsamic Pears or Bacon Spinach Dip, this combo will be a fun way to start the meal. Salads such as Apples, Grapes & Toasted Walnuts Over Raspberry-Dressed Romaine or Berry, Beet & Orange Salad On Baby Greens are great alternative starters for a lighter meal.
Entrées that pair familiar tastes with an interesting twist are perfect for this special night. Try Apricot-Glazed Chicken, Asian Grilled Steak or Corn Crusted Pork Tenderloin paired with everyone’s favorite — mashed potatoes — and a vegetable side.
For dessert, sweetness reigns. Warm Apple-Pear Crisp is an excellent combination of fruit and crunch. Or, if chocolate is calling your family’s names, simply place their favorite flavor of Magnum® Ice Cream Bars—try Double Chocolate—on a plate with a sprinkle of candy message hearts and let the Belgian milk chocolate and ice cream satisfy everyone’s craving.
Make your Valentine’s Day meal even more festive with a fun and flirty atmosphere. Create place cards out of kiddie valentines, whip out the special silverware or a themed tablecloth and light a few red and pink candles to set the mood.